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Place of Birth: Alappuzha, Kerala, India
About Rajeev Alunkal
- Rajeev Alunkal (Malayalam: ?????? ???????) is a poet and lyricist in Malayalam.
- He is best known for writing lyrics on romantic and philosophical themes.
- He has written numerous poems and songs.
- He is the Chairman of Kumaranashan Smarakam, Pallana Govt.
- of Kerala.
- Rajeev has penned lyrics for songs in about 125 movies, of which a few are worth mention - Vettom, Mallu Singh, Kanaka Simhaasanam, Oru Marubhoomikkadha, Romans, Sound Thoma, Chattakkari, Angry babies, Aamayum Muyalum, Happy Wedding, Kuttanadan Marpappa, Aanakallan, An International Local Story.
- He has received the Kalasree Award for 2012 from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy for lifetime achievements as lyricist.
- He achieved this award at the age of 39 and nobody has received such an award so far in the history.During the canonisation ceremony of Mother Theresa at the Vatican, Pope Francis released the poetry "Theresamma" written by Rajeev Alunkal and the Indian Pop singer Usha Uthup rendered her voice for the same.
- This poem has also been translated in other languages including English, Bengali, Albanian, Latin and Tamil.
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